Elementary Music Teacher

Kankakee School District 111; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kankakee School District 111 seeks a Junior High School Band Teacher to deliver instruction at King Middle School. You will implement district-approved curricula, design engaging lessons, and assess student progress while maintaining classroom discipline and records.

The role requires collaboration with administrators, parents, and other staff to support student learning. Starting salary is $42,952 with a 9-month payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Teaching license for the state.
• Experience with district-approved curricula and classroom instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes as scheduled.
• Plans a program of study using various instructional techniques and media.
• Creates a conducive learning environment.
• Maintains records and progresses reports.
• Enforces policies and supports administration.
• Communicates objectives and expectations to students.
• Gives timely feedback and supports diagnosed learning needs.
• Supervises students in various settings and activities.
• Grading and record-keeping as required.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Equity in education

Feedback-driven

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Instruction following

Communication with students/parents/st

Education

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Teaching license (state required)

Job description

• Position Type: Junior High School Teaching/ Music - Band
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: King Middle School
• Date Available: Immediately

Position Title

Teacher

Payroll/Personnel Type

9 Month

Job #

703

Reports to

Principal

Shift Length

7.58 Hour Day

Starting Salary

$42,952.00

Location

King Middle School, Kennedy Upper Grade, Lincoln Cultural Center

Position Summary

This position provides instruction to students and performs a wide variety of tasks with curriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, and teaching children in a classroom setting.

Essential Functions

• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists.
• Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Gives help and is available to answer education-related questions to students and parents during the school day.
• Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Distributes tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grades homework and tests, and computes and records results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Perform all other duties reasonably related to the position and may be assigned by the Building Administrator(s) or Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly visionary, with a belief that all children and adults are capable of greatness
• Deep understanding of equity, especially in an educational context
• Deeply committed to growing and accepting feedback with a demonstrated track record of receiving feedback well and implementing feedback effectively
• Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate to students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Teaching license for the particular position as required by the State.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/classroom environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

Postings current as of 11/11/2026 12:22:57 AM CST.

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